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Studying the form in Performance Appraisal

A brief one today pointing to Seth Godin's recent post about filling in forms; it made me think about how when designing performance appraisal forms, we need to give careful thought as to how we lay them out online, what sections we include, what...

Published 31 Aug 2011 8:53 AM by Bowland Solutions
A top tip for conducting 360 Degree Feedback Debriefs; how to ask questions

I recently ran our training programme with a client, "How to conduct effective 360 degree feedback debriefs", where we train internal HR and other staff how to share a report with the recipient of 360 feedback. Fundamentally, we see the primary...

Published 26 Aug 2011 9:00 AM by Bowland Solutions
Performance Appraisals; a nudge is as good as a wink

We recently completed a project with a client who had implemented our online performance appraisal system for the first time. The success of the project, measured by near 100% completion rates within the given time period, was naturally due to many factors;...

Published 24 Aug 2011 9:00 AM by Bowland Solutions
360 Degree Feedback in the context of Talent Management

As part of my ongoing postings with regard to 360 degree feedback and performance appraisals, I want to try and keep these practices within the wider context of 'Talent Management'. Much has been said around this term, and there are numerous intrepretations...

Published 23 Aug 2011 7:53 AM by Bowland Solutions
360 Feedback in the cold light of day

As part of the 360 degree feedback process, there is always a 'debrief', the moment when ideally an external party sits down with the recipient and hands over the report for them to digest their feedback for the first time. This is the most critical...

Published 19 Aug 2011 9:00 AM by Bowland Solutions
Top 5 things a Performance Appraisal should do

As we speak to many of our clients, there is very often a discussion around their current performance appraisl form and whether it if 'fit for purpose'. They will sometimes be unsure of the form because they feel it doesn't capture the information...

Published 17 Aug 2011 9:00 AM by Bowland Solutions
360 Degree Appraisal and Psychometrics

I had a conversation recently with a company MD and he asked what we did; I explained about how we help organisations get feedback on individuals to help them develop and modify their behaviours through on-line 360 degree appraisal solutions . He commented...

Published 12 Aug 2011 8:30 AM by Bowland Solutions
360 Degree Feedback as a 'change' project...communication is key

A recent project had me very closely involved in not only the design and introduction of an online 360 degree feedback solution, but also in advising the client as to how such a system should be talked about with their employees. We are very passionate...

Published 10 Aug 2011 9:00 AM by Bowland Solutions
360 Degree Feedback....how dare you say that!!

Sometimes when we are asked to participate in a tender process for an on-line performance appraisal or 360 degree feedback solution , we usually have a list of 'essential requirements' and 'desirable requirements'. Recently, I was responding...

Published 8 Aug 2011 5:25 PM by Bowland Solutions
We do 360 degree feedback and performance appraisals...and what do you do?

I have just returned from a holiday and have been musing on what I think is a common scenario when meeting people abroad, or come to that in any social situation. The opening question is often 'And what do you do?'.....as with many people, I waiver...

Published 5 Aug 2011 9:00 AM by Bowland Solutions
It's not just about the software with performance appraisals

I caught sight of another recent survey which was looking at successful initiatives within organisations which were believed to boost productivity. Training for Managers was highest on the list, closely followed by performance management - this is a theme...

Published 3 Aug 2011 9:00 AM by Bowland Solutions
Giving 360 Degree Feedback a bad name

A recent article from the Geelong Advertiser in Australia is a prime example of where the concept of 360 degree feedback conducted inappropriately can create real problems. As part of a team building programme, delegates were allegedly made to sit down...

Published 1 Aug 2011 11:28 AM by Bowland Solutions

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Studying the form in Performance Appraisal

A top tip for conducting 360 Degree Feedback Debriefs; how to ask questions

Performance Appraisals; a nudge is as good as a wink

360 Degree Feedback in the context of Talent Management

360 Feedback in the cold light of day

Top 5 things a Performance Appraisal should do

360 Degree Appraisal and Psychometrics

360 Degree Feedback as a 'change' project...communication is key

360 Degree Feedback....how dare you say that!!

We do 360 degree feedback and performance appraisals...and what do you do?

It's not just about the software with performance appraisals

Giving 360 Degree Feedback a bad name